(a) List three reasons why cultism constitutes national problems (b) Give five reasons why eradication...

Explanation

(a) Reasons why cultism constitutes national problems

i. It leads to increase in drop-out from school and rising unemployment

ii. It leads to loss of lives and properties

iii. It leads to fall in educational standards

iv. It leads to the spread of blood transfusion related diseases such as HIV/AIDS

v. It gives bad images to the society

vi. It breeds irresponsible citizens

vii. It erodes commitment to excellence and hardwork

viii. It increases crime rate in society

ix. It leads to value disorientation and erosion of good values in the society

x. It promotes mediocrity in the national workforce and human capital

(b) Reasons why eradication of cultism in school will promotes national development

i. It promotes positives national values

ii. It will promote the production of experts

iii. It will promote commitment to national development

iv. It encourages responsible citizenship

v. It enhance economic prosperity

vi. It promotes commitment to excellence

vii. It enhances nationalism and patriotism in society

viii. It promotes peace and order in the society

ix. It attracts investment and development projects

x. It ensures security of lives and properties

(c) Factors hindering the eradication of cultism in Nigeria school:

i. Irresponsible school administration and leadership

ii. Strong commitment to oath of membership by cultists

iii. Involvements of parents in cults activities

iv. Negative peer pressure and influence

v. General economic hardship, poverty in the society

vi. God fatherism and backing of cultist by elites or influential members of society

vii. Ignorance on the part of students, parents and school administrators

viii. Persist threat to members willings to denounce or expose cult membership and insecurity of victims

ix. Non-implementation of punishments and sanctions designed for cultists

x. Admission of expelled student due to cult activities into others school and colleges